How to say "Good Luck" without using "Luck"

[stgagnon]

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[stgagnon]

Thank you for the hilarious and helpful suggestions both. The send-off I settled on was (ahem): "I hope all goes well with your project." This suggestion was offered by Forogar and Nagy. No fancy prizes for you, sadly, but THANKS. Me: A little embarrassed to need this kind of coaching today. Oh well, it was fun.

[Marc Clifton]

"Best Wishes" "Break a leg" "You da man!" "Nice knowing you." ;) Or, if you want to go esoteric: "May the angels guide you on your endeavor" Marc

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[Joe Woodbury]

Wish him "Good Skill." Or be more honest and say "Just don't fuck it up."

[H Brydon]

"May the wind at your back be only your own."

I'm retired. There's a nap for that... - Harvey

[Stefto]

May the odds be ever in your favour

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[adambl]

This isn't quite what you want to see, but it's a start... http://oglaf.com/moonshine/[^] A

[Bassam Abdul Baki]

I hope you do well.

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[greldak]

How about I would like to take this opportunity to wish you the best of fortune in your new venture.

[frontlinegeek]

May the wind be at your back. Bonne Chance (French) Kaplah (Klingon)

[User 10646402]

An alternate operatic good luck charm, originating from Italy, is the phrase "in bocca al lupo!" ("In the mouth of the wolf") with the response "Crepi il lupo!" ("May the wolf die"). Thank you, Wikipedia

[User 11722508]

I usually say good skills. Instead of wishing them luck you are wishing them to use their skills that they developed. Not just skills, but good skills :-D :D

[ttennebb]

Good On you!

[Kirk 10389821]

First, I believe Luck is the intersection between Opportunity and Preparation. So, wishing someone luck, is fine. You are hoping they are prepared and they get opportunity. Second, You could go with any number of cliches (e.g. May the force be with you). Putting it on terms relevant to their interests. (Being a Trekkie... May your project Live Long and Prosper). Third, Express your sincere belief in their ability. "I know you will XXX, and I hope everything goes swimmingly for you" Anyways, like many things, think first about how you would like to communicate, then what you want to say (Good Luck, Godspeed, Best Wishes, All the best, May ...) that fits that style. I truly hope you have amazing success in your endeavor!

[DonBarry]

All the best!

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[Member 11498268]

Actually, in France they say "Bon courage", much more appropriate. Courage in french means strength or determination.

[frontlinegeek]

I am from Canada so there is that...

[Lilith C]

"Laissez les bons temps rouler"

I'm not a programmer but I play one at the office

[rnbergren]

always the geeky. Live Long and Prosper May the Force (Schwartz) be with you. Be Shiny

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[cryoknight]

"May the Force be with you" - An elegant phrase, from a more civilized age.